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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 10 months later than the SL620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-FC150 SL620 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2009More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-FC150

 SL620 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL620

 EX-FC150 SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the SL620.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and SL620.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung SL620 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC150 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Samsung SL620
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
30
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
24
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $200